Prototype Integration Technician

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) invites applications for an Engineering Technician in the Prototype Integration team in Poway, CA.

The role involves fabricating, assembling, installing, and testing moderately complex prototype equipment and RF sensors, with data collection and analysis as part of ongoing experiments. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience, willingness to travel 15–25%, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience.
• Training/experience in test or experimental operations normally acquired in the military or technical schools desirable.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment.
• Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction.
• Ability to work with high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials; knowledge of computer operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Travel is required 15 to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and integrate cable assemblies.
• Modify, fabricate, assemble, install, repair and maintain general lab, experimental or commercial equipment.
• Install and test applied instrumentation.
• Set up and conduct semi-routine experiments and tests.
• Record and summarize data.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install simple laboratory and equipment or experimental apparatus.
• Operate lab and experimental equipment; collect and summarize data.
• Clean, adjust and replace parts on lab and experimental equipment.
• Set up and check out semi-routine experiments and tests per procedures.
• Observe all laws and regulations and perform duties safely.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Data recording

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Military/technical school training desirable

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity as an Engineering Technician within the Prototype Integration team at the ASI Division. This position is located in Poway, CA. The Prototype Integration team develops various aircraft peripherals and prototype systems such as RF sensors, information processing subsystems and podded payloads.

This position performs or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operations, repair and maintenance of moderately complex assemblies, experimental and prototype equipment. Consults on the design of equipment or tests. Sets up and conducts moderately complex experiments and tests. Records and summarizes data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Build, test, and integrate cable assemblies.
• Performs and/or assists in modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.
• Install and test applied instrumentation.
• Assists in set up and conducts semi-routine experiments and tests.
• Records and summarizes data.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs simple laboratory and commercial equipment or experimental apparatus.
• Operates lab and experimental equipment; collects and summarizes data.
• Cleans, adjusts and replaces parts on lab and experimental equipment.
• Sets up and checks out semi-routine experiments and tests according to pre-arranged procedures; records experimental data.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs housekeeping and cleanup duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations normally acquired in the military or technical schools desirable.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment.
• Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials. Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Travel is required 15 to 25%.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly
Salary range: 54,000 - 86,625